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GRND: Zage & Lu disclose $18.00/share take-private proposal

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. (GRND) received a Schedule 13D/A from entities affiliated with G. Raymond Zage III disclosing a preliminary, non-binding proposal with James Fu Bin Lu to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned for $18.00 per share, which would take the company private and lead to NYSE delisting if completed. The filing states there is no assurance any definitive agreement or transaction will occur.

The amendment reports beneficial ownership figures based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding: G. Raymond Zage III has sole voting and dispositive power over 94,720,123 shares (50.6%), Tiga Investments holds 85,926,333 shares (45.9%), and Big Timber Holdings holds 1,060,507 shares (0.6%). It notes the Mr. Lu Entities held 23,893,322 shares as of October 23, 2025. Together, the Reporting Persons and the Mr. Lu Entities would collectively own 118,613,445 shares (63.4%).

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Non-binding $18 take-private proposal disclosed; control stakes detailed.

The amendment outlines a preliminary, non-binding proposal by James Fu Bin Lu and G. Raymond Zage III to acquire Grindr at $18.00 per share. If completed, the company would be taken private and its common stock delisted. The filing emphasizes that only executed definitive agreements would create a binding commitment.

Ownership details indicate significant control: Mr. Zage reports sole power over 94,720,123 shares, or 50.6%, calculated against 187,032,103 shares outstanding. The amendment also notes the Mr. Lu Entities at 23,893,322 shares as of October 23, 2025. Combined, the Reporting Persons and Mr. Lu Entities would hold 63.4%, which could influence deal dynamics.

Key dependencies include financing arrangements contemplated in the proposal and the negotiation of definitive agreements. Subsequent company disclosures would clarify any special committee process and transaction terms, if pursued.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage used herein is calculated based on 187,032,103 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer reported on the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage used herein is calculated based on 187,032,103 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer reported on the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage used herein is calculated based on 187,032,103 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer reported on the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage used herein is calculated based on 187,032,103 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer reported on the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


Tiga Investments Eighty-Eight Pte Ltd
Signature:/s/ G. Raymond Zage, III
Name/Title:Director
Date:10/24/2025
Tiga Investments Pte. Ltd.
Signature:/s/ G. Raymond Zage, III
Name/Title:Director
Date:10/24/2025
Big Timber Holdings, LLC
Signature:/s/ G. Raymond Zage, III
Name/Title:Member
Date:10/24/2025
Zage George Raymond III
Signature:/s/ G. Raymond Zage, III
Name/Title:Zage George Raymond III
Date:10/24/2025

FAQ

What did GRND disclose in this Schedule 13D/A?

A preliminary, non-binding proposal by James Fu Bin Lu and G. Raymond Zage III to acquire all outstanding shares not owned for $18.00 per share.

Is the $18.00 per share proposal for Grindr binding?

No. The filing states a binding commitment would result only from executed definitive agreements, and there is no assurance a transaction will occur.

How many Grindr shares does G. Raymond Zage III control?

He reports sole voting and dispositive power over 94,720,123 shares, representing 50.6% of common stock, based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding.

What are Tiga Investments’ and Big Timber’s reported holdings in GRND?

Tiga Investments: 85,926,333 shares (45.9%). Big Timber Holdings: 1,060,507 shares (0.6%).

What ownership do the Mr. Lu Entities report?

As of October 23, 2025, the Mr. Lu Entities beneficially own 23,893,322 shares of Grindr common stock.

What is the combined ownership referenced in the filing?

The filing states the Reporting Persons and the Mr. Lu Entities would collectively own 118,613,445 shares (63.4%).

What would happen if the transaction is completed?

Grindr’s common stock would be delisted from the NYSE, and its periodic reporting obligations would terminate.